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Owning a Confederation log or timber home is about more than owning a quality, sustainably-built structure, it’s about creating a connection to nature and the ones you love the most. But don’t take it from us. Here’s the story of fifteen-year veteran log homeowners, Gary and Rigita Welsh. Building a...

Pop quiz time! If you’re ready to take the plunge into creating the perfect log or timber frame home, but not sure which one is right for you, our log and timber home questionnaire below can get you started in the right direction. Don’t worry, you don’t need a cheat...

(Or… how to get more for your money.) If building a log or timber frame home that lives large without actually being large is one of your goals, we’ve got good news: All it takes to maximize space in your home without expanding your footprint is careful planning and a...

You’ve waited your whole life to build the home of your dreams, so settling for anything less than knock-your-socks-off perfect shouldn’t be an option. If you’re needing a little inspiration to take your home to the next level, you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up seven clever design tweaks...

Find out how one couple took the “Hillcrest,” one of Confederation’s most popular floor plans; added their sketches to make their dream retirement home a reality; and then took off on a 6-month vacation while the home was being built.

Back in 1979, the world was dancing to Michael Jackson’s first solo album, the Sony Walkman was the height of tech, and the average income was $17,500. Over the years, things have clearly changed for the better but thankfully some things have stayed the same, much to the delight of...

If you get our email updates (and if you don’t, what are waiting for??) then you’ll definitely know Rich Kinsman, our VP of Sales. If you’ve also been following his personal home building journey, here’s the latest: The Revelstoke is done and Rich and his family have officially moved into...